Leaving home wasn't hard for Erin McNulty and she had no plans to return. EVER. Until she gets a phone call...The aunt who raised her has been killed in a car accident, and her father, Charlies,is in critical condition.

Back in her hometown ,police officer Colin Barrett informs her there was no accident--someone was trying to kill her father. Colin has no idea who --or why.

Together,he and Erin probe Charlie's past for answers. But that's not the only answer Colin wants. He needs to know whether he and Erin have any chance at happiness.

For Erin,coming home means learning the truth about family... and the truth about love.

An avid reader since before she can remember,Kimberly Van Meter started her writing career at the age of sixteen when she finished her first novel,typing late nights and early mornings,on her mother's old portable typewriter.Although that first novel was nothing short of literary mud ,with each successive piece of work her writing improved to the point of reaching that coveted published status.

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In addition to writing, reading and drinking hot chocolate by the windowsill when it rains,Kimberly enjoys photography and is the resident photographer for every family event, including weddings and new babies. The photographs gracing the walls of their home are comprised almost entirely of shots Kimberly has captured,whether on the job or just playing around with the camera. the oldest of four siblings and the mother of three children, Kimberly divides her time between soccer games ,swim meets,bottle feedings and deadlines.